Because, yeah, there’s gotta be a factory, right? I mean, they can’t magically poof into existence (though, with those price tags, you’d almost think they did!). And apparently, according to the stuff I was just reading, there are even factory *outlet* stores. Factory outlets! Can you imagine snagging a pair of Ferragamo loafers for, like, almost-affordable prices? I’d be all over that.
Now, I did a little digging, and it seems like Salvatore Ferragamo himself, the OG shoe wizard, even started out, like, *in* a factory. He convinced his brothers to bounce outta wherever they were and head to California, first to Santa Barbara then Hollywood. He opened a shop there. I mean, not technically a *factory*, but still, he was getting his hands dirty, making shoes, you know? Hard work!
It’s funny, ’cause you think “Ferragamo” and you think pure luxury, but the guy actually had a pretty hustle-y beginning. Like, he had to convince his bros to move! Can you imagine the conversation? “C’mon guys, Hollywood! Shoes! We’ll be rich!” LOL.
And now, you can literally search for Ferragamo boutiques to “explore the new collections.” It’s all so… curated. But somewhere, underneath all that gloss, is a factory (or probably, like, *multiple* factories) cranking out those gorgeous (and ridiculously expensive) shoes and handbags.
I gotta say, though, the idea of a Ferragamo factory outlet… that’s got me daydreaming. I wonder what kind of deals you can find? Are there slightly imperfect shoes? Or maybe last season’s colors? I’m picturing myself elbowing little old ladies out of the way to get my hands on a discounted silk scarf. (Okay, maybe not, but the *thought* is there!)
And also, I saw something about Ferragamo also doing perfumes and stuff now!?!? I didn’t even know that. Learn something new every day, I guess. It just makes you wonder how many factories they need to make everything, or if they outsource to other companies now. I bet they get paid a lot.